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Why you should trade Zion away before he even plays a game

In an injury-marred rookie season, Zion Williamson is getting closer to making his NBA debut. Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images

This is a big week for New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, and if you fall asleep, you might miss it!

Oh sure, we can all laugh at the news he made last week, as he apparently nodded off on the bench while the team was blowing a large fourth-quarter lead before it prevailed in overtime at Detroit, but the bigger news is obvious: The No. 1 pick in the draft is ready to debut! Yes, the 19-year-old Duke product has seemingly recovered from his knee injury and is slated to make his NBA debut Wednesday night on ESPN. Could there be better news?